Ahead of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s plan to petition Britain next month to remove the Order in Council that threatens to impose direct UK rule over the territory, Governor John Rankin said he thinks it’s too early for that. Rankin […]
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Don’t compare Police Commissioner to ‘rogue’ public officer — Governor
The public continues to debate the similarities between the actions of ‘rogue’ public officer Najan Christopher and Police Commissioner Mark Collins who recently faced backlash for approving a negative and graphically violent video about the BVI. Christopher is the former […]
Willock was removed for being too antagonistic — Malone
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock was unceremoniously removed from his post by the current Government of National Unity and replaced with current Speaker Corine George-Massicote because of his attitude during the Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is […]
Are women not worthy of national recognition in BVI?
Radio talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has called on the territory’s leaders to ensure that women are highlighted in conversations about stalwarts who’ve contributed to the advancement of the BVI. Skelton Cline referred to the official government poster that […]
UK places extra scrutiny on government’s tender waiver habits
The UK’s new minister responsible for the British Overseas Territories, Jesse Norman has instructed Governor John Rankin to draft a report in the next few weeks to assess whether Cabinet is still unjustifiably issuing tender waivers for government contracts. Those […]
Should BVI isolate jurors from internet access, public interaction?
Following concerns outlined during the Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearings and the various recommendations outlined in its report, a question has been raised about whether the BVI should now have a provision in its laws that will allow for a […]
Container homes shouldn’t be allowed in BVI!
Radio talk show host and clergyman Pastor Claude Skelton Cline said BVI authorities should not allow persons to use 40-foot containers to build homes as this has the potential to devalue the ‘housing stock’ in the territory. Speaking on his […]
BVI should establish jury pool board — Fraser
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has suggested that a jury pool board be established to address some of the concerns local courts face as it relates to the territory’s limited pool of jurors. The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report recommended that […]
Juryless trials not being instituted in new legislation, public assured
While elected leaders are debating the Jury Act (2022) which is expected to improve the justice system, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he wants to assure residents that the bill will not make juryless trials legal in the territory. The […]
I’ve lost confidence in the Governor
Damion Grange, one of the hosts of the Talking Points radio show on ZBVI, has stated that he has lost confidence in Governor John Rankin and doesn’t believe he represents the people’s interest. Speaking on the October 10 edition of […]
